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Peter Wilson Selected as TUV Assembly Candidate for North Down
Traditional Unionist Voice selects Peter Wilson as its Assembly candidate for North Down, saying he will stand firm for the Union, oppose the Irish Sea Border and the Protocol, and work for better healthcare, policing, local business and infrastructure in the constituency.
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: Peter Wilson selected as TUV Assembly candidate for North Down Original release: Peter Wilson Selected as TUV Assembly Candidate for North Down (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Israeli journalists in Belfast deeply concerning – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP condemns reported assault on an Israeli television crew filming in Belfast, saying a cameraman was hit with a glass after their nationality became known. He says the PSNI must fully investigate the incident and its motivation, and that he will raise it with police.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Assault on Israeli television crew in Belfast Original release: Attack on Israeli journalists in Belfast deeply concerning – Robinson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Workforce planning key to ending agency reliance in the health service for good
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes HSC Chief Executives' plans to speed up cutting agency staffing in the health service. He calls on the Health Minister and Executive to sustain the progress and plan permanent workforce recruitment and retention to avoid a return to…
Health Economy and employment Issue: HSC Chief Executives plan to accelerate reduction of agency staffing Original release: McGrath: Workforce planning key to ending agency reliance in the health service for good (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Families need delivery, not warm words on childcare
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says the Department of Education’s NICSS figures hide the failure to deliver the promised 20% contribution increase from April 2026, urging the Executive to fund affordable childcare and give families certainty.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: NICSS 20% contribution increase delay Original release: McLaughlin: Families need delivery, not warm words on childcare (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate?
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle asks whether the PSNI will take a similar approach to arrests and bail opposition as after the Moygashel bonfire, following a Londonderry bonfire where Loyal Order collarettes, flags and poppy wreaths were burned. He accuses republicans of hatred and says…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell condemns scenes at a republican bonfire in Londonderry, including poppy wreaths taken from the city's war memorial and flags placed on the pyre. He points to reported calls from its edges for the killing of Protestants and police officers and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker welcomes progress on removing a long-stranded car from the River Lagan, after she liaised between council and the Community Rescue Service, which carried out a partial removal operation today.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns racist graffiti found in the Seapark area of Holywood, saying there is no place for hatred or racism in the community. She says Alliance will engage with police to have the graffiti removed and those responsible held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti found in Seapark area of Holywood Original release: Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Time for a new initiative on Irish unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin party chairperson Declan Kearney, writing in An Phoblacht as South Antrim MLA, calls for a new initiative based on the Humes/Adams process to build momentum towards a united Ireland. He urges all Irish national democratic parties, including the Irish government, to affirm principles for…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Time for a new initiative on Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn and Lagan Valley Greens Co-chair Richard Gill call for the car dumped in the River Lagan to be removed and the site checked for contamination, such as a battery leaching heavy metals. They also demand written confirmation that the river will be clear next summer, and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry
Alliance Policing Board spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA condemns a sectarian flag erected across from a Creggan bonfire in Derry-Londonderry, and flags and symbols placed on the pyre itself. She calls for the offensive material to be removed as soon as possible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian flag and symbols on Creggan bonfire, Derry-Londonderry Original release: McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Garda band's participation in the PSNI attestation at Garnerville was inappropriate and provocative, and calls on the Chief Constable to explain who invited it and whether it has happened before.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garda band participation in PSNI officer attestation at Garnerville Original release: Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall
People Before Profit's Marc Mac Seáin says board minutes show Translink projecting a £47m loss for 2026/27 while consulting on service and fare cuts. He urges people to respond to the consultation and sign an Act Now petition, and says the party will campaign with trade unions for public transport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink board minutes projecting £47m loss for 2026/27 Original release: PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Causeway Hospital needs words translated into action: Bradley
DUP MLA Maurice Bradley calls on the Health Minister to end uncertainty over Causeway Hospital and respond positively to the message from an open meeting in Coleraine Town Hall. He says the Trust has sought to remove services and that words must now become action.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital open meeting in Coleraine Town Hall Original release: Causeway Hospital needs words translated into action: Bradley (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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UFU confirms Muir and DAERA have lost farmers’ confidence
TUV MP Jim Allister says the Ulster Farmers' Union's no confidence vote in Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, now extended to DAERA's senior officials, shows a deepening crisis in the Department. He argues a desktop review with Department-set terms cannot secure public confidence and calls on Muir…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: UFU confirms Muir and DAERA have lost farmers’ confidence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Butler: Minister should do the right thing and stand down
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to resign after the Ulster Farmers' Union passed a no confidence vote and rejected the Fivemiletown review as independent. Butler calls for a fully independent inquiry instead.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: Butler: Minister should do the right thing and stand down (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows writes to Police Ombudsman seeking clear reassurance on impartiality
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA has written to Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin seeking clear assurances that her office remains impartial, after comments she made in a Nolan Show interview. He calls for investigators to approach complaints with an open mind and requests a meeting on wider concerns about…
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman approach to sexual abuse allegations against officers Original release: Burrows writes to Police Ombudsman seeking clear reassurance on impartiality (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU
Alliance AERA spokesperson John Blair MLA dismisses the Ulster Farmers' Union's no-confidence vote in Minister Muir and DAERA officials as a stunt, saying it pre-empts an independent review into the Fivemiletown operation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges Andy Burnham to listen to Executive’s call for fair and sustainable funding
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges Andy Burnham to heed the Executive's joint letter to the British Prime Minister and secure fair, sustainable funding for public services as financial pressures grow.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive joint letter to British Prime Minister on financial pressures Original release: Finucane urges Andy Burnham to listen to Executive’s call for fair and sustainable funding (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes Police Ombudsman’s commitment to investigate police abuse of power
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the new Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin's pledge to make tackling officers who exploit their position sexually a priority. She cites an Ombudsman report finding predatory conduct makes up 30% of its most serious cases and says it must be rooted out.
Justice and policing Issue: New Police Ombudsman's priority on officer sexual misconduct Original release: Dillon welcomes Police Ombudsman’s commitment to investigate police abuse of power (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)